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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A costly and common problem lurks in public cars – 'the red risk area is very wide'

A study reveals that Tesla cars are notably overrepresented in glass damage statistics, with extensive unrepairable areas leading to higher costs for consumers and insurance companies.

Mar 20 • 10:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Crime Statistics: Significantly Fewer Crimes in 2025

The police headquarters in Upper Bavaria North has reported a significant decrease in criminal offenses for the year 2025, according to its safety report.

Mar 20 • 10:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Deiktesota.gov.gr: The new performance observatory of local governance

A new performance monitoring hub for local governance in Greece has been unveiled, providing citizens with access to aggregated statistics on essential services offered by municipalities.

Mar 17 • 17:59 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

More report personal dangerous crimes

The number of reported personal dangerous crimes in Denmark has risen, according to Statistics Denmark, with an increase in sexual offenses, violent crimes, and property crimes.

Mar 17 • 08:06 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Number of Reported Violent Crimes Reaches Record Level

Denmark has recorded its highest number of reported violent crimes since 1990, according to recent statistics.

Mar 17 • 07:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Crime Statistics: Fewer Crimes, Higher Clearance Rate

Crime rates in Bavaria have declined to levels not seen since the 1970s, with an increase in the rate of cleared cases.

Mar 16 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

New Director Appointed to the Statistics Office

The Estonian Ministry of Finance has nominated Kaur Kajak, the Deputy Secretary General, as the new director of the Statistics Office after a public competition.

Mar 11 • 13:57 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Increase of Particularly Dangerous Sexual Offenses

There is a troubling rise in the number of sexual offenses classified as particularly dangerous in Iceland, as highlighted by recent statistics and a high-profile case under investigation.

Mar 10 • 19:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "In the Left-Governed Stockholm, Patients Suddenly Vanish"

The article criticizes the left-wing governance in Stockholm for dismantling private healthcare options, leading to a rise in patient wait times and a significant loss of patients from healthcare statistics.

Mar 10 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

IBGE and MinC will resume mapping of the cultural sector in municipalities and states

The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) will resume mapping the cultural sector in municipalities and states, the first since 2014, as part of efforts to gather comprehensive data on public policies and resources allocated to culture.

Mar 10 • 18:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Why the female heart needs extra care

The article highlights alarming statistics regarding the rising risk of cardiovascular diseases among women and emphasizes the need for increased awareness and care.

Mar 10 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cities use technology to curb the rise of feminicides in Brazil

Brazilian cities are implementing electronic safety kiosks to combat the alarming increase in feminicide cases, with official statistics showing a rise in women's murders.

Mar 6 • 20:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Cold winter reflected in fire statistics: January – the most tragic in the last decade

January 2023 saw the highest number of casualties from fires in Lithuania over the past decade, with 16 fatalities reported.

Mar 6 • 11:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Were you born on these days? You belong to a rare group

The article discusses the rarity of being born on certain days in Finland, highlighting February 29 as the rarest birthday, along with Christmas and Independence Day.

Mar 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Well-Being #340: Obesity in children and adolescents: health consequences and guidance for parents and caregivers

A recent report highlights the alarming rise of obesity among children and adolescents globally, with Brazil showing significant statistics.

Mar 4 • 12:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Chief Justice Deceives the People Like This [Column by Park Yong-hyun]

The Chief Justice of South Korea, Cho Hee-dae, faced criticism for allegedly misleading the public about the nation's judicial system's credibility by citing foreign indices and statistics.

Mar 4 • 08:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

"Culture Absent": The statistics presented by the Association of Greek Documentaries for ERT and the meeting on Monday

The Association of Greek Documentaries held a press conference to advocate for the return of cultural programming on state television after ERT2 was converted to a sports-only channel.

Mar 3 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ERKI LÕHMUSTE: Good tax and support decisions cannot be made without real data

The article stresses the importance of reliable data for making informed tax and support decisions in Estonia, highlighting a survey that collects household spending information.

Mar 3 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rapes fall 24.5% in Alto Tietê in January, reports SSP

The number of registered rapes in the Alto Tietê region decreased by 24.5% in January 2026 compared to January 2025, according to the state’s Public Security Secretariat.

Mar 1 • 17:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Are we unnecessarily worried about crime?

Swedes are concerned about violent crime and sexual offenses despite a decline in such crimes according to new statistics.

Mar 1 • 06:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alto Tietê has nearly 33 mobile phones stolen or robbed per day in 2025

In 2025, the Alto Tietê region reported an average of 33 mobile phones stolen or robbed each day, marking a 9.4% decrease from the previous year.

Feb 27 • 10:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Crime of Foreigners in the Czech Republic is Decreasing, but the Government Wants to Further Tighten Regulations

The Czech government is looking to implement stricter regulations regarding foreign crime, despite statistics showing a decrease in such incidents.

Feb 27 • 10:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45, organization says

Colorectal Cancer Canada is advocating for lowering the routine colorectal cancer screening age to 45 for average-risk Canadians due to increasing incidence rates in younger adults.

Feb 26 • 20:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo State Registers Lowest Number of Homicides in 26 Years in January

São Paulo state recorded a significant drop in homicides and robberies in January, reaching the lowest levels seen in 26 years.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Most new jobs in public administration

New job growth in Norway is strongest in the public administration sector, with a reported increase of 1.8% and 5,900 new positions in 2025.

Feb 26 • 07:39 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Most new jobs in the state

The public sector in Norway saw the highest employment growth in 2025, with a 1.8% increase equating to 5,900 new jobs, predominantly in hospitals and defense.

Feb 26 • 07:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Police will report on the results of work for 2025

The State Police of Latvia will hold a press conference to discuss their performance results from the previous year and outline their priorities for the upcoming year.

Feb 26 • 05:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

8 out of 10 Public Institutions Fulfill 'Youth Employment Obligation'... Employment Reaches 25,000

Eight out of ten public institutions in South Korea have fulfilled their youth employment obligations, resulting in the hiring of approximately 25,435 young people.

Feb 25 • 03:48 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Rumors about educational level": Interpretation of crime statistics of immigrants requires knowledge

An analysis highlights that the interpretation of crime statistics related to immigrants in Iceland requires informed understanding, amidst ongoing debates about immigration and public sentiment.

Feb 24 • 15:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Most flu deaths this century were recorded in 2025, ABS finds

In 2025, Australia recorded the highest number of flu deaths this century, surpassing COVID-19 related fatalities for the first time since recent statistics have been tracked.

Feb 24 • 05:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Trade Union Leaders Criticize Business Council

Union leaders Kolbrún Halldórsdóttir and Sonja Ýr Þorbergsdóttir have condemned a report from the Business Council regarding the sick leave rights of public employees, claiming it is based on misleading statistics.

Feb 20 • 22:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Somber statistics published: The number of these crimes increased by 63 percent in a year

Reported cases of domestic violence in Finland increased by 63 percent in the past year, according to police statistics.

Feb 20 • 17:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

ONS criticises hit TV series Industry over characters impersonating staff

The Office for National Statistics in the UK has criticized the BBC series 'Industry' for depicting characters impersonating its data collectors, potentially damaging public trust.

Feb 20 • 15:18 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Danish economy grew by 2.9 percent last year

The Danish economy experienced a growth of 2.9% last year, according to new GDP figures released by Statistics Denmark.

Feb 20 • 08:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda's Suicide Burden Likely Far Higher Than Official Figures, Experts Warn

Experts in Uganda warn that the country is likely underreporting suicide deaths due to weak surveillance and stigma surrounding mental health.

Feb 20 • 05:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MT registered more than 100 reports of child labor in 2025

Brazil's Labor Public Ministry has initiated 111 procedures concerning child labor in Mato Grosso in 2025, amid troubling statistics showing about 1.6 million children and adolescents affected by child labor in the country.

Feb 19 • 10:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026 in Ceará is the least violent in the last 17 years; see data

Ceará reported the least violent Carnival since 2009, with significant decreases in various crimes compared to the previous year.

Feb 18 • 18:54 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Nervousness in Russia: There are illegal weapons everywhere

Illegal weapons from the Ukraine front are flooding into Russia, complicating the assessment of crime statistics involving these weapons.

Feb 18 • 18:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Nervousness in Russia: There are illegal weapons of war everywhere

Weapons from the frontlines in Ukraine are flooding into Russia in large quantities, complicating efforts to track illegal firearms and related crimes.

Feb 18 • 18:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Again with INDEC?

Argentina's statistics bureau, INDEC, has decided against implementing a controversial new method for calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI), raising concerns about the reliability of public statistics.

Feb 17 • 22:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano debunks child begging claims, demands immediate retraction from NGO

The Kano State Bureau of Statistics has rejected claims by an NGO about the prevalence of child begging in the state, demanding a retraction.

Feb 17 • 16:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The confidence in the stability of the currency

The Argentine government’s adherence to the old Consumer Price Index formula has raised concerns about the trustworthiness of public statistics and inflation data, leading to an increase in country risk and a fall in Argentine bonds.

Feb 15 • 18:16 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Stops Publishing Officials’ Salary Data

Russia's state statistics agency, Rosstat, has ceased the publication of salary data for federal and municipal officials, along with other public sector information, limiting transparency for the public.

Feb 13 • 16:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Damn, Mariana!" Juchelka and Jurečka are losing weight, some female MPs have joined them

Politicians in Czechia, including Mariana Jurečka, are sharing their weight loss journeys and strategies, influenced by health statistics highlighting declining public health.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Introducing a draft action plan to address the obesity of Icelanders

The Icelandic Health Minister has proposed a draft action plan to combat obesity, highlighting alarming statistics regarding the nation's health.

Feb 11 • 15:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Azcapotzalco, among the boroughs with the least high-impact crimes in Mexico City

Azcapotzalco is recognized as one of the safest boroughs in Mexico City, showing a significant drop in high-impact crimes per recent statistics.

Feb 11 • 09:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Podcast 'On the Point': Violence Behind Closed Doors

A new study reveals alarming statistics about domestic violence in Germany, with less than five percent of cases reported to authorities.

Feb 10 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

21 people are competing for the position of the head of the Statistics Department

Twenty-one candidates have applied for the position of head of the Statistics Department in Estonia, with initial interviews for the second round now underway.

Feb 10 • 08:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon visits Tongin Market and says, 'If the public doesn't feel it, the economy isn't good'

President Yoon Suk-yeol visited Tongin Market, emphasizing that improvements in the economy must be felt by the general public and not just reflected in statistics.

Feb 9 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

On the rise in the country, deaths caused by police increase in 17 states in 2025

The number of people killed by police has increased in 17 Brazilian states throughout 2025, according to a report from G1 based on data from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

Feb 7 • 09:00 UTC

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